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Matthew Tuck
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Tuck performing at Alpen Flair in 2023
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| Born | 20 January 1980 Bridgend, Wales |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
Matthew Tuck, born on January 20, 1980, is a talented musician from Wales. He is most famous as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the heavy metal band Bullet for My Valentine. He also plays guitar and sings in another band called AxeWound, which started in 2012.
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Matthew Tuck's Music Career
Matthew Tuck's main band, Bullet for My Valentine, began in 1998. At first, they were called Jeff Killed John. They played a style of music known as nu metal.
In 2003, their bassist Nick Crandle left the band. Jason James joined as the new bassist. That's when they changed their name to Bullet for My Valentine. Since then, they have released seven studio albums and four shorter music collections called EPs.
Tuck is also a singer and rhythm guitarist in the band AxeWound. This band is known as a "supergroup" because its members are already famous from other bands.
In June 2007, Matthew Tuck had to have a tonsillectomy, which is surgery to remove his tonsils. Because of this, the band had to cancel all their upcoming shows. This included a big tour where they were supposed to open for the famous band Metallica. While he was recovering and couldn't speak, Tuck wrote that he would start working on the band's next album as soon as his doctors gave him permission.
Musical Inspirations
Matthew Tuck's first musical influences came from his father's music. He listened to bands like Status Quo and artists like Bruce Springsteen.
Later, he was inspired by many other rock and metal bands. These included Metallica, Nirvana, Pantera, Slayer, Machine Head, Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Limp Bizkit, and Jimmy Eat World.
His biggest inspiration was Metallica. The first album he ever bought was their famous Black Album. He bought it after hearing their song "Enter Sandman" for the first time. Metallica was the main reason he started playing guitar. He learned their guitar riffs by listening to them, which helped him begin his own music career.
Matthew Tuck's Albums
Bullet for My Valentine Albums
Studio Albums
- The Poison (2005)
- Scream Aim Fire (2008)
- Fever (2010)
- Temper Temper (2013)
- Venom (2015)
- Gravity (2018)
- Bullet for My Valentine (2021)
EPs (Extended Plays)
- Better Off Alone (1999)
- Don't Walk Away (2003)
- Jeff Killed John (2003)
- Bullet for My Valentine (2004)
- Hand of Blood (2005)
- Rare Cuts (2007)
- Road to Nowhere (2008)
AxeWound Albums
- Vultures (2012)
See also
In Spanish: Matt Tuck para niños
